Escoffier Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Finding myself only one and a half hours from Benton's Smokehouse, I convinced two of my friends to make a road trip. We left Fontana Village bright and early on a Tuesday morning and took some really nice roads (The Moonshiner 28 and The Dragon) to Madisonville.Fifteen minutes later (and $100 lighter) we headed back to Fontana Village. Now, some people might think a three hour round-trip to spend 15 minutes (to say nothing of $100) sounds like a waste of time, but you weren't there. My two friends aren't foodies of any sort, but after visiting Benton's and then sampling the thick-cut bacon, I think they're ready to start some serious food exploration. (actually, I know they are, three days later we had a great four-course dinner with paired wines at Cucina 24 in Asheville and we all left extremely satisfied and happy). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mich Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 I am jealous of every aspect of this except what a visit to the Benton's Smokehouse does to your clothes. If you have dogs they are going to love the shirt you were wearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweaked Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Southern Foodways Alliance has a short 9 minute documentary on Allan Benton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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